The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-01-15
Our State Capital Correspondence.
Special to the CARBON ADVOCATE.
JANUARY I3tb 1891

UHr DldlG Gdpltdl correspondence.
Special to the CARBON ADVOCATE
JANUARY 18th, 1886.
Things around the State building wore an
unusually quiet appearance after the ad-
journment Wednesday week ago: with
but few exceptions the members of both
Houses made haste TO catch the first train
which would bear them homeward to
friends and family after an absence of few
days. 1t is just the least bit amusing to
note the dignity with which the new mem.
bers strut around dressed in their Sunday
go-to-meeting clothes the cynosure of all
eyes, so to speak.
In conversation witha Knight of Labor
representative, who by the by, is inclined
in the way of Republicansm, we were in
formed that the labor representatives would
work and vote in the interests of the work
ling masses regardless of party affiliations.
If the sentiment of this son of toll who
now glories IN the dignity of law maker.
is a safe criterion of the course to be pur-
sued by the "lovers of labor" all will go
well and the present legislature may be
productive of some good. However, from
present indications, things are in the hands
of Mathew Stanley Quay, and The is now
fully recognized as the head Of the Repub
lican party of the Keystone State his views
and decisions ON matters which will be of
benefit to the Republican party in future
elections will undoubtedly have the first at.
tention of the Assembly. There is a gem
eral disposition on the part of all member
of the Legislature to get down to bushes.
after the various committees are appointed
so as to render possible an early adjourn.
ment and consequent saving of expense
which lengthy session would entail. In
timation is thrown out by the friends of
short session that the twenty-five Senators
who are constitutionally debarred from re-
ceiving the S1,500 provided by the new law
l'need have no fears that they will not be
placed on a financial equality with the 9th.
er members of the Legislature. The gen
eral appropriation bill, It is hinted, wi
provide enough money for the payment to
each legislator of S1,500, and that the pre-
siding officers of both houses will draw
warrants ON the State Treasurer for the
payment of this amount to each member.
including the unfortunate hold-over Sena-
tors, and that the State Treasurer will
honor all the warrants. The object of these
hints is to induce them to unite with theil
felow-members in an effort to secure an
early adjournment.
Chairman Cooper's letter to General
Beaver declining to accept position in his
Cabinent on account of illegibility, created
a gentle ripple of surprise and excitemen,
in some quarters; however amongst the
knowing ones it was not unexpected. Th,
formation of the Governors Cabinet nov
seems to be the chief topic of discussion
among the officials here. 1t is though
that in all probability Pierson will be al
pointed Secretary of the Commonwealth
and that after all Losch, the unfortunate
Schuylkill county statesman, will receiv,
the Chief Clerkship Such a course wonl
prove soothing balm to recent ''brokci
VOWS" and cause an amicable adjustmen'
of all previous misunderstanding on tn,
side of Quay, Magee and the ever aspiring
Losch. Pierson would be admirably suitcG
for the Secretaryship from the fact that he
is familiar with all the prominent part.
men throughout the State. One frequently
expressed objection TO Persons appoint.
ment is his connection with the recent Or
phan School abuses, - Attorney Genera
Cassidy's letter eXculpating him from l
blame does not take very well amongs
many leading politicians, and will prove
one drawback to his political advancement.
Governor Beavers induction into oflic,
promises not to be on the scale of Jackson
ian or Jetfersonian simplicity, but on the
straisht-out plan of epublicanism-malic
the best of of a thing while you can. AM
extra indulgence in grandeur and displ. V
must be forgiven as the Inauguration will
be carried on on vinaication basis. I'm.
doubtedly the General will look back to
time four years since, as the imposing cere
monies are being carried out and smile
gentle smile of satisfaction as he thinks OF
the wonderful changes time works Gu. H.
the destiny of man. But leave the cere-
monies be what they may, the first year c.
the Republican administration will be flaw.
less in all respects as a presidential election
is coming in the near future and the i'm
preston made now must last over the try,
ing contest of 1888.
Short sessions were held by both Hou: ts
Wednesday night for the purpose of put
ting in nomination candidates for L. S.
Senator. In the Senate NJ. S. Quay, Of
Beaver county, was named by Mr.. Lane,
and S. p. Wolverton, Of Northumberland,
by Mr.. Metzger. Mr. Watres was appoint
/ cd teller by the Senate. In the House the
nominations for Senator were as follows:
Daniel Dougherty, S. p. U'olverton, NJ. S.
Quay, w. A. Wallace. Mr.. Leeds was ap-
pointed teller.
\ pamphlet denouncing QUays candi-
dacY was distributed amongst the members
of the House, but it will haYe no effect
whatever en- the result. Quay will be the
next L. S. Senator you can bet your pile
on that. PAXTON.
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